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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,934 and 208,816

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,934 and 208,816 is: 459,309.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,934 : 208,816 = 208,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,934/208,816 = 208,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,934x = 208,816 × 208,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,934x = 43,604,121,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,604,121,856/94,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,309.86

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